The holiday season is a great excuse to thank the people that help your job search. There are so many people that candidates request and get help from.

By personalizing your thanks with a sincere note or individual email (not a mass email), you have the perfect excuse to reconnect with those you are giving thanks to. Plus, you can let them know what’s new in your experience or job search.

Here are 12 people or groups of people to thank this holiday season:

Your family – for being there for you

Mentors

References

Your close contacts

Past employers

Helpful recruiters (why thank the unhelpful ones?)

Networking groups and contacts

Alumni association representatives

People who have helped you through social networks

Target company contacts, especially if they have given you helpful information or contacts

Information sources

Thank your family a second time – most of us aren’t at our best when we’re frustrated with job search.

Remember, even if your job search isn’t going as well as you’d like … it’s always worse for someone else. Thank the people who keep you from feeling like that someone else.

Readers – Any names you’d like to add to the list? Who else should you thank for their help in your job search?

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